Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG) – Embassy Legalization for Arab Countries

The Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®, headquartered in Washington D.C., provides professional embassy legalization services for Certificates to Foreign Government (CFG). If you are exporting FDA-regulated products—such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or medical devices—to Arab countries, your CFG must be properly authenticated and legalized before it is accepted abroad.

We assist U.S. manufacturers, distributors, and exporters in obtaining full recognition of their CFG documents by Arab embassies, ensuring seamless entry into international markets.

What is a Certificate to Foreign Government (CFG)?

A Certificate to Foreign Government is an official document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It verifies that a product:

• Is approved for marketing in the United States
  
  

• Complies with FDA safety, labeling, and manufacturing regulations
  
  

• Is eligible for export to foreign governments
  
  

Many Arab countries require a legalized CFG as part of their product registration or import clearance process.

CFG Legalization Requirements for Arab Countries

Before a CFG can be used abroad, it must go through a strict multi-step authentication and legalization process. The AACC offers a fast, reliable service to handle this for you.

Our 4-Step CFG Legalization Process:

1. FDA Issuance
   The manufacturer must request and receive the CFG from the U.S. FDA.
   
   

2. Notarization (if applicable)
   In some cases, a notarized copy or supporting documentation may be required. AACC can guide you on a case-by-case basis.
   
   

3. U.S. Department of State Authentication
   AACC will submit the CFG to the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. for federal-level authentication.
   
   

4. Embassy Legalization
   The authenticated CFG is then legalized by the embassy of the destination Arab country.
   
   

✅ AACC handles all applicable steps to ensure your document is recognized and accepted without delays.

Why Choose AACC for CFG Legalization?

• 🌍 Trusted by U.S. Exporters & Manufacturers
  We work with pharmaceutical firms, food exporters, cosmetic companies, and device manufacturers nationwide.
  
  

• ⚖️ Experts in FDA Document Legalization
  CFGs are technical, sensitive documents. We ensure all supporting steps meet regulatory and embassy-specific standards.
  
  

• 🏛 All Arab Countries Covered
  We work with all 22 Arab embassies in Washington D.C., including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, and others.
  
  

• ⚡ Fast Turnaround Options
  We offer expedited services for urgent export needs.
  
  

Arab Countries That Require Legalized CFGs

CFG legalization is often required for exports to: